2006 Sperry Topsider Winners

About Jonathan Vinden

WinDriven had competed in the LO300 6 times. Although the crew has seen a few new names and faces throughout the years, the core group has worked well together adding experience along with the slightly older and more tired sails. Key to the race is the development of a group of friends that enjoy the challenge of racing, and in some cases, winning. The following is a quick review of the years. 2007 was done double handed white sail with David Richards. It was an enjoyable race with even weather and great meals. 2005 was a challenging race, and one that had us spending a lot of time tucked into the North shore. Mid fleet, but a first in class. 2004 was an enjoyable race aboard WinDriven. A sleigh ride to Cobourg, followed with various spinnaker wraps as we rounded Presquil Point in the pitch black. Upwind work on the way home and then hunting for thermals on the south short. All-in-all a tactical race, in which we achieved a good 7th or so standing in the fleet, along with a first in class. 2003 was a great year for WinDriven and crew... the hard work, along with some great tactical calls by George Tinsley rewarded the team with a 1st in division and 1st overall. 2002 was a real challenge, and we, along with the majority of the fleet decided that discretion was the better part of valor. We bailed out about East of Cobourg. 2001, we achieved a 3rd in fleet, and 1st in division. Thanks to Ian McAllister and George Tinsley for being a big part of this win. 2000 was the first year WinDriven competed in the 300, and it was a great learning experience. The race included one of the most fantastic tacking duels even experienced as we worked our way to 3rd in division, with an overlap of our direct competitor at the finish line! Thanks must be extended to the excellent racers that have sailed on WinDriven during the years. Thanks for the experience and memories.